Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Training Program PARAMEDIC PROGRAM INFORMATION Associate in Applied Science Summer 2016 Thank you for your interest in the Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic program. Please read the following information carefully and let us know if you have any questions. Overview The Ridgewater College/ Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic program is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program that includes EMT courses, general education and science courses, and core paramedic courses. This program is designed for individuals with no EMT experience as well as for experienced EMTs who are seeking an associate s degree. The Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic program is committed to providing the highest quality Emergency Medical Paramedic program with rigorous and comprehensive face-to-face and/or online didactic instruction, extensive hands-on educational/training labs, and broad clinical and field experiences. In addition to maintaining the standards established by CAAHEP, our program outcomes include academic and professional standards designed to meet the expectations of Health Care Organizations and ensure that graduates are prepared to provide safe and effective patient care. Paramedic classes are currently held Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10pm and approximately one Saturday a month from 8:00am-4:30pm. (It is expected that this schedule will continue in 2016-17). Course delivery includes a blend of classroom and/or web-based lecture and on-site lab sessions. Classroom and lab sites may include HCMC in Minneapolis and one of the Ridgewater campus sites in Hutchinson and/or Willmar depending on enrollment. In addition, ambulance and hospital clinicals will require approximately 600 hours scheduled at ambulance and healthcare facilities at multiple locations. Note, clinical assignment requirements include both hours and specific patient contacts, and the hours required to complete the patient contacts may impact the total clinical hours for each student.
Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Program Paramedic AAS Admission Requirements The application to the Paramedic AAS degree can be completed online at: www.ridgewater.edu, or you can print and submit a paper copy. List Paramedic as the major. At this point, please list Hutchinson as your campus even if you will be applying for the HCMC Paramedic cohort Submit a high school transcript or proof of GED $20 application fee If you have taken courses at another MNSCU college/university please list them on your college application so we can get your official transcripts. If you have college transcripts from a private or out of state college/ university you will need to request that official copies be sent directly to the Admissions Office Attention: Stacey Kohn. Students have to complete all of Paramedic Admissions Requirements before being fully accepted and allowed to enroll in the Paramedic core courses which start in the Summer Semester each year. If all of the admission requirements have not been completed, students will initially receive a tentative acceptance in the Paramedic program, and it is their responsibility to provide documentation to the college as they complete remaining requirements. Please submit the attached checklist when you have completed all of the requirements. This will secure your place for the summer Paramedic courses at the site you prefer. You are not guaranteed a spot in paramedic core classes unless the following have been completed and documentation provided. Paramedic AAS Admission Requirements EMS 1116 & EMS 1118, or equivalent EMT-B credit course. Note, non-credit EMT-B or higher certification will require credit for prior learning for the AAS degree. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. EMSP 1096 BLS Internship. The course must be completed or you must be currently enrolled. Note, this course is taken the semester after you complete your EMT certification. If you have current work experience as an EMT please contact the paramedic program advisor - Gary Zvorak. Gary.zvorak@ridgewater.edu Completed Paramedic Entrance Exam See attached information for details Accuplacer assessment scores as follows: Admission Criteria Table: Required Assessment Test Scores or Course Equivalents ACCUPLACER Score Developmental Coursework College-Level Coursework Reading 78 or higher on Reading Comprehension Test OR "C" or higher in Reading 99 or equivalent OR "C" or higher in a college-level reading course English 86 or higher on Sentence Skills Test AND 78 on Reading Comprehension Test OR "C" or higher in ENGL 94 AND ENGL 99 OR "C" or higher in ENGL 121 or equivalent Math 56 or higher on Elementary Algebra Test OR "C" or higher in MATH 97/99 or equivalent OR "C" or higher in college-level math course
If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact Sally Kerfeld, Director of Admissions at 1-800-722-1151 or sally.kerfeld@ridgewater.edu. Other Important Requirements after Application/Acceptance In addition to the admissions requirements, completion of background study and immunizations are mandatory. You will be contacted regarding these items by the Paramedic program prior to starting classes. Accepted Paramedic students who do not fulfill these requirements will lose their space in the program. MN Department of Health and Human Services background study is required for all students. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience. o Note, the background study is completed by the college when the student enrolls for summer term classes. Individuals with concerns or questions should discuss with the Paramedic Advisor. Completion of the Health Information Packet which includes documentation of current immunizations for rubella, chicken pox and mumps (Hepatitis B and a Mantoux test is also required), and a physical examination. o The Physical Examination and Health Information Packet should be completed prior to the Paramedic Orientation session. Individuals with concerns or questions should discuss with the Paramedic Advisor. Paramedic AAS Degree Program Course Planner Fall Semester 1 Cr Spring Semester 1 Cr Emergency Medical Technician 1 4 BLS Internship 2 Prior to beginning courses, all previous Emergency Medical Technician 2 3 General Education Courses 10 transcripts should be evaluated for transfer General Education Courses 6 Subtotal Credits 12 credits. Subtotal Credits 13 Summer Term Cr Fall Semester 2 Cr Spring Semester 2 Cr Introduction to Emergency Care 1 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 Ambulance Operations II 2 Anatomy & Phys for the Paramedic 2 ACLS Provider 1 Shock and Trauma 3 Ambulance Operations I 1 Cardiology 4 Special Populations 3 Airway and Pulmonology Assessment 2 Medical Emergencies 4 Clinical II 3 Patient Assessment 1 Clinical I 2 Field Internship 4 Subtotal Credits 7 Field Clinical I 1 PALS Provider 1 Field Clinical II 2 Subtotal Credits 16 Subtotal Credits 16 Total Credits Required: 64
Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Program Application and Checklist for AAS Option - Summer 2016 The submission of this checklist indicates you have completed all of the admission requirements and will be starting the Paramedic core classes starting summer 2016. This checklist also allows you to indicate which site you want. Name (Last, First, Middle) Date of Application: Student ID#: Preferred lab site? Hennepin County Medical Center Ridgewater College: Hutchinson campus or Willmar campus Current Mailing Address (Street, Rural Route, House/Apartment Number, P.O. Box) (City, State, ZIP, County) Home Phone Cell Phone Email Paramedic Application Checklist for AAS Option Accepted to Ridgewater College Paramedic AAS degree EMT-B or higher certification attach a copy of the card with expiration date Have you worked as an EMT? Yes No If yes, for how long? Healthcare Provider CPR attach a copy of the card with expiration date Accuplacer testing or course required Reading 78 or higher on test or take Reading 99 or testing was waived Sentence Skills 86 or higher on test or take English 94 or testing was waived Math 56 or higher on Elementary Algebra or take Math 97 or testing was waived EMSP 1096 BLS Internship completed: Date: Currently enrolled? Not required, per instructor FISDAP Entrance Exam completed (See information sheet for details) I have read and understand the information provided in the Paramedic Application Package. Name (printed) Signature Date Checklist and all supporting documents must be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Ridgewater College Attn: Stacey Kohn - Admissions 2 Century Avenue SW Hutchinson MN 55350 Fax: 320-234-8506 Stacey.kohn@ridgewater.edu
Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Acute Care Paramedic Associate in Applied Science Degree 2015-2016 Educational Plan (64 credits) Paramedic Courses (48 Credits Required) EMS 1116 Emergency Medical Technician 1... 4 EMS 1118 Emergency Medical Technician 2... 3 EMSP 1096 BLS Internship... 2 EMSP 1502 Introduction to Emergency Care... 1 EMSP 1504 Anatomy & Phys for the Paramedic... 2 EMSP 1506 Pharmacology for the Paramedic... 2 EMSP 1510 Ambulance Operations I... 1 EMSP 1530 Airway and Patient Assessment... 2 EMSP 1540 Shock and Trauma... 3 EMSP 1552 Pulmonology... 1 EMSP 1554 Cardiology... 4 EMSP 1560 Medical Emergencies... 4 EMSP 1570 Special Populations... 3 EMSP 1580 Clinical I... 2 EMSP 1582 Clinical II... 3 EMSP 1590 Field Clinical... 2 EMSP 1592 Field Clinical II... 2 EMSP 1596 Field Internship... 3 EMSP 1512 Ambulance Operations II... 2 EMSP 1600 ACLS Provider... 1 EMSP 1602 PALS Provider... 1 General Education (16 Credits Required) Choose at least one course from the following list: ENGL 121 College Composition I... 3 CMST 121 Intro to Communications... 3 CMST 226 Interpersonal Communications... 3 Choose at least one course from the following list; BIOL 108 Human Biology... 4 BIOL 210 Human Anatomy... 4 BIOL 211* Human Physiology... 4 Choose at least one course from the following list: PSYC 131 Introduction to Psychology... 4 SOC 105 Introduction to Sociology... 3 SOC 106 General Social Problems... 3 SOC 242 Racial and Cultural Minorities... 3 PSYC 263** Developmental Psychology... 3 General Education Electives: A minimum of 16 credits of general education courses are required for this degree. General education elective courses may be selected from any MNTC goal area. Elective courses should be selected with recommendation from advisor. Notes: *BIOL 210 and CHEM 101 or higher are prerequisites for BIOL 211 **PSYC 131 is a prerequisite for PSYC 263
Paramedic Entrance Exam You are required to take the Paramedic Entrance Exam as part of your application to the program. The exam is a tool for assessing your strengths and weaknesses in a variety of academic and affective domains. The first thing you'll need to do is create an account. There is a $24 account set up fee that needs to be paid online through FISDAP. To do so: Metro students Go to https://www.fisdap.net. Click the "Create an Account" button. Enter the product code into the field and follow the prompts to purchase an account. Product Code: HCMC1575-U6HS or Just click this link: https://members.fisdap.net/account/new/index?code=hcmc1575-u6hs Once you've created your account, contact Jon Willoughby jonathan.willoughby@hcmed.org to set up a time to take your exam. These will be Tuesday or Thursday Afternoons at HCMC Emergency and Critical Care Education at the HCMC Parking Ramp 1 st floor 600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415. When you go and sit to be proctored (monitored), you will log in with the account you've created, click on 'Take a Test' under Quick Links on your dashboard, and then select the Paramedic Entrance Exam. From there, you will be asked for a 'proctor password,' have the proctor type it in and you should be all set to go. Outstate students - testing in Hutchinson or Willmar Go to https://www.fisdap.net. Click the "Create an Account" button. Enter the product code into the field and follow the prompts to purchase an account. Product Code: HCMC1575-WTCT or just click this link: https://members.fisdap.net/account/new/index?code=hcmc1575-wtct Once you have created your account, contact the Test Center on the Hutchinson or Willmar Campus to set up a time to take your exam. Test schedules for Willmar and Hutchinson campuses are listed below. When you go and sit to be proctored (monitored), you will log in with the account you have created, click on take a test under Quick Links on your dashboard, and then select the Paramedic Entrance Exam. From there, you will be asked for a 'proctor password,' have the proctor type it in and you should be all set to go.
Willmar campus: Located - Student Services A Building A146 Fall Semester 2015 Linda Larson -Test Center Proctor Email: linda.larson@ridgewater.edu 320-222-5563 Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Tuesday 12:00 pm-2:30 pm & 3:30 pm-6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Thursday 12:00 pm-2:30 pm & 3:30 pm-6:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Hutchinson campus: Located in the Library - Room 134 Fall Semester 2015: Barbara Saunders - Test Center Proctor Email: Barbara.saunders@ridgewater.edu 320-234 - 8511 Monday 9 am 12 PM & 1 3:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM 2:00 PM & 3:30 6:00 PM Wednesday 9 am 12 PM & 1 3:30 PM Thursday - 9 am 12 PM & 1 3:30 PM Friday: 9 AM 12 PM * Tests are not distributed 30 minutes prior to closing time.